Motion Specific Release

This first instalment examines upper-body contributions to running and identifies practical MSR assessment and treatment priorities. Drawing on my experience in distance running and clinical practice, the purpose is to help practitioners select relevant structures, apply manual care precisely, and connect useful changes with exercise and running tolerance. Maintenance means supporting continued participation as the runner’s needs and training demands evolve.

This instalment examines abdominal and spinal muscle contributions to running, connecting assessment with MSR manual care and physical preparation. Practitioners will consider relevant movement, loading, and endurance findings, then determine which deserve treatment. The purpose is to support the runner’s ability to manage changing demands, with useful improvements carried into exercise, repeated strides, and continued participation.